Springfield
From Stone to the Stars
Springfield, Vermont
Located on Vermont’s eastern side, on the banks of the Black and Connecticut rivers, Springfield’s tool and telescope manufacturing history sets the town apart. In the Lower Connecticut River Valley, discover Vermont’s stone towns, including nearby Grafton, home to one of the oldest operating inns in America, and Chester, where you’ll find the Stone Village Historic District.
Top Attractions
Three major ski areas nearby, an observatory, and more make Springfield a great hub.
Springfield Community Players
Seasonal local performances in downtown Springfield by this group with a history dating back to the 1920s.
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This Vermont State Craft Center and marketplace features work from 125 local and regional artists. Located in a 1907 bank with a walk-in vault, this gallery is an educational resource that is furthering the revitalization of Downtown Springfield.
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Diverse elevation with plenty of changes and scenic views of southern Vermont set this championship golf course apart.
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This southern Vermont ski destination features 2,200 feet of vertical, 121 trails, six terrain parks, an adventure center, mountain biking, and scenic chair lift rides.
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Magic’s trails are naturally narrow and twisting, taking skiers and riders through 1,500 heart-pounding feet of vertical drop.
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The Springfield area’s rich innovation and manufacturing history is chronicled at this museum, which houses the largest collection of historically significant machine tools in the country.
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This “shrine to the stars,” built by telescope makers, offers night sky observation and trails.
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Attraction Spotlight
Stellafane
Founded in 1923 and considered the birthplace of amateur telescope-making, Stellafane’s history is rich. In addition to stargazing in beautiful southern Vermont with a large telescope, Stellafane is still an active amateur telescope makers club, hosting mirror-making classes, a convention, and star parties.
Transportation Options
For Springfield
Local Transportation
- Taxi Service and/or Rideshare: Springfield Taxi Company, Village Taxi, Uber
- Bus services: The Moover
Discover More
Trip planning resources with Springfield’s local downtown organization.
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